DaRT299/DaRT3 Services Transition to DigiGo from 26 July 2026
From Sunday 26 July 2026, DigiGo will be replacing the existing DaRT3 and DaRT299 services following the outcome of Essex County Council’s Bus Network Consultation. The changes are designed to provide an enhanced, more flexible, demand-responsive public transport service to access key destinations and interchanges in your area.
DigiGo is Essex County Council’s shared public transport service, offering flexible travel without fixed routes or timetables. Rather than travelling to traditional bus stops, passengers are picked up from convenient virtual stops located throughout the service area. Journeys can be made from A to B within the DigiGo zones or to key TravelEssex Connect Points, where passengers can continue their journey further afield. In the new Travel Zones, the service will operate 7am-10pm, Monday to Sunday (excluding bank holidays).
DigiGo are offering FREE travel for all passengers until 31 August 2026 in its new areas. Whether you’re commuting, shopping, visiting friends or exploring somewhere new, now’s the perfect time to give the service a try – completely free of charge.
Book your journey up to 7 days in advance by calling 03330 137138 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm). Next day journeys must be booked by 5pm on the previous working day. The booking line will be open from 23 July for travel from 26 July onwards.
Coming soon: Once things bed in, DigiGo will introduce the TravelEssex app for the new Travel Zones; offering booking, payment, live tracking and real-time updates in the palm of your hand.
Click here to learn more about DigiGo and the upcoming changes.